More Than a Cooking Class — A Taste of the Real Albania

Discover authentic Albanian cuisine and family traditions with Qato Tours.

Join us at our family home near Berat for a warm, welcoming and unforgettable culinary experience.

What We’ll Cook Together ( 3 types of Dishes)

• Byrek – with spinach, gjizë (traditional Albanian curd cheese), onions, tomatoes or courgettes
• Qofte – traditional Albanian meatballs
• Fërgesë – a traditional Albanian speciality
• Stuffed Vegetables – eggplant or peppers
• Lakror – traditional Albanian pie
• Sessional dishes

Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request.

This Taste of Albanian Hospitality is organised in 3 steps:

-Begin with traditional Turkish coffee and two varieties of homemade raki.

-Then, cook together, enjoy local wine and discover the flavours and traditions of Albanian family life.

-After cooking, gather around the table for a full Albanian dinner featuring all the dishes prepared together, accompanied by local cheese, olives, fresh salad and other traditional specialities.

What’s Included

• Pick-up and drop-off
• Traditional Turkish coffee and two varieties of homemade raki
• Local wine during cooking and dinner
• Hands-on cooking experience
• All the dishes prepared together, plus a full Albanian dinner with additional traditional foods
• Vegetarian and vegan options upon request
• Duration: 3–4 hours

Come as a guest, cook with us, and leave as part of the family.

Experience the flavours, traditions and genuine hospitality of Albania with Qato Tours.

Whether you are travelling as a couple, with friends or on your own, you will be welcomed like an old friend. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, so everyone can enjoy this authentic taste of Albania.